'Avatar: Fire and Ash' debuted with $345 million globally, a strong start but below previous installments, while 'Zootopia 2' reached $1.27 billion worldwide, making it the top Hollywood release of the year. International markets, especially China, are crucial for the success of the 'Avatar' franchise, which continues to perform well in premium formats like IMAX. Both films demonstrate Disney's strong presence in the global box office.
Zootopia 2 set a record with a $556 million global opening, making it the highest international debut for an animated film and the fourth highest worldwide, dominating the Thanksgiving box office alongside Wicked: For Good.
'The Conjuring: Last Rites' achieved the second-largest global horror opening ever with $187 million, dominating international markets and setting records for Imax screens, solidifying its success as a major hit for Warner Bros. and the highest-grossing horror franchise.
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is projected to have a strong global box office opening between $190M-$210M, marking Marvel Studios' first major release of the franchise under Kevin Feige's leadership, with positive reviews and extensive international rollout expected to boost its performance.
Jurassic World Rebirth had a strong international debut, earning $26M from 38 markets on its first day, with notable performances in China, Korea, and Europe, bringing the global total to $56.5M including domestic earnings.
Universal/Blumhouse's film adaptation of the popular video game, Five Nights at Freddy's, is projected to have a global box office debut of $130 million, making it the biggest horror opening of the year and the largest global debut for a Blumhouse title. The film has already set records in several international markets and is the biggest original horror opening overseas in 2023. It has also achieved the top offshore horror opening of all time in Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
Jung Kook of BTS made his global solo debut on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series in Central Park, where he performed his new single "Seven" and broke streaming records. He chatted with Vogue about his favorite American food and shared his tips for long-haul travel. Jung Kook expressed both nervousness and excitement before his performance and even did push-ups to calm his nerves.
